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Renting a Car in Costa Rica: Everything You Need to Know

December 8, 2019 by alongforadventure 4 Comments

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Renting a car in Costa Rica is the easiest way to get around the country. However, there are a few things you should know before you go! All the pictures I’ve inserted throughout this post are photos I snapped while driving along the road in Costa Rica — things I would have never been able to stop and look at if I was stuffed in a shuttle bus ;) Is Renting a Car in Costa Rica Safe? The number one thing I've been asked about renting a car in Costa Rica is safety, especially for solo female … [Read more...]

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Costa Rica Waterfalls: Hiking to the Oropendola

December 3, 2019 by alongforadventure 2 Comments

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The Oropendola is one of my favorite (yet mostly unknown!) Costa Rica waterfalls. Costa Rica is known for its abundance of picturesque waterfalls amid lush, tropical rainforest. Located throughout the country, it’s possible to see several waterfalls during your Costa Rica trip. Located within Rincon de la Vieja National Park in northern Costa Rica, the Oropendola is one of the easiest waterfalls to see in Costa Rica, but absolutely one of the most rewarding! It’s also the only waterfall in … [Read more...]

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Dreams Las Mareas: All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica

November 10, 2019 by alongforadventure 3 Comments

Dreams Las Mareas is an all-inclusive resort located in the far north of Costa Rica, almost all the way to the Nicaraguan border (just 37 kilometers from the border crossing). The resort is situated on the Pacific Ocean side of the country, so you will see some truly phenomenal sunsets. This luxurious and modern resort opened just a few years ago, and everything from the rooms to the landscaping is exceptionally well-maintained. I just returned from a week-long stay at this beautiful … [Read more...]

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I’m Danielle, a girl from Texas who wants nothing more than to explore every corner of the world. Follow along as I document my journey to travel as much as possible and help you do the same.

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